CJ Parent Weekly

March 28, 2013 - Celebrating Holy Week

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Greetings!

Wishing you and your family peace this Easter Season as our Lenten journey nears its close. We pray that each of us can return renewed, energized, and responsive to His call during the remainder of the 2012-13 school year:

Holy Spirit, may the Body and Blood of Christ we share renew us and energize us to be true communities of light amid the darkness of the structures of sin and injustice in the world today. Christ's sacrifice gives us new life and nourishes our souls so we can hear and respond to your discerning call.

As we are called to the table of the Eucharist, let us in turn call our brothers and sisters to the table where we can all share the resources of Creation, where Justice and Peace reign, and where Love transforms human souls and earthly structures so life and goodness can flourish.

Amen.

Adapted from a prayer by Education for Justice

Wishing you an abundance of blessings,

The faculty & staff at Chaminade Julienne

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EAGLE PRIDE

Eight students will receive awards and have their winning entries on display during the Max May Memorial Holocaust Art and Writing Contest's celebration of Yom HaShoah Sunday, April 7 at the Temple Beth Or Synagogue.

Plus, view the results of this year's Lenten Mission Drive bake sale and 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which benefits the Marianists and Sisters of Notre Dame. Continue >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

Discover what CJ STEMM and Project Lead the Way educators have been doing to enhance the educational experience and expand the classroom this half of the school year. View story >

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

MAIN BUILDING CLOSED OVER BREAK

Access Limited due to Construction
Access to the main building will be limited during Easter Break (March 29 thru April 5) due to heavy first and second floor construction on the CJ STEMM Center. Offices in that part of the building, including the Welcome Center and guidance office, will be closed. The gym, cafeteria, auditorium, athletic office and annex (including the buisness and development offices) will be open during regular office hours April 2-5.

Because of the building construction next week, we will not be able to have a person staffing our main telephone line. Therefore, should you need to call CJ, please know the extension number of the person you are trying to reach (view directory). If you do not know the correct extension, you can dial (937) 469-0382 or (937) 469-6092 and reach a live person who will be able to take and deliver your message.
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PARENTS OF SENIORS

Important Dates for the Class of 2013
A listing of important dates for members of the class of 2013 has now been posted online at cjeagles.org. Please keep these dates in mind as we approach graduation this May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GUIDANCE

ACT-SAT Prep Essentials Course
The Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program (LEAP) is hosting its next ACT-SAT Prep Essentials Course beginning Tuesday, April 16 at Fairmont High School. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. through May 14, with a practice test on May 7. The cost is $175 and online registration is now available, but space is limited. For more details, download this flyer or stop in the guidance office.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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ENGLISH

Teachers Attend, Present at OCTELA Conference
Greg Mueller and Molly Bardine attended the Ohio Council of Teachers of Language Arts (OCTELA) Spring Conference this past weekend. Mrs. Bardine gave a presentation on composing and publishing in a digital world. As part of her first semester Writing and Research course, students published Web pages to correspond with their term paper. View a complete listing of Web pages >
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ATHLETICS

CJ vs. Fenwick at Fifth Third Field on April 5
Support the Eagles varsity baseball team Friday, April 5 as they take on Fenwick at Fifth Third Field, the home of the Dayton Dragons (directions). Admission is free and the first pitch will be thrown at 5 p.m.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Physicals and Athletic Information for 2013-14
Currrent CJ students and incoming freshmen can receive athletic physicals for just $15 on Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at Good Samaritan North (directions), or on Monday, June 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Good Samaritan's Huber Heights Center (directions). Physicals will be good for the entire 2013-14 school year and all proceeds go to fund imPACT Testing for CJ student-athletes. Remember to take with you a completed OHSAA Pre-Participation Evaluation Form.

Many fall team sports for current students and incoming freshmen begin training in April and May. Please reference the listing of Important Dates and Activities for more details. Cheerleading, Dance Team, football, men's golf and spring tennis (7-th grade) all start soon!

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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CALENDAR

Easter Break - NO SCHOOL

March 29 - April 5

The building will be closed for Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Monday (April 1). Classes resume Monday, April 8.

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Eagle Parent Meetings - Blue Green & Co-Educators

Monday, April 8 | 6 and 7 p.m.

All CJ parents are invited to attend the April Eagle Parent meetings, held every first Monday of each month unless otherwise noted. The Blue Green Club meets at 6 p.m. in room 104, and the Co-Educators meet at 7 p.m. in the library. The Co-Educators will discuss the feasibility of hosting an after prom event.

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Cheerleading Clinic & Parent Meeting

April 9-10; Try-outs April 16-19

There will be an optional cheerleading clinic April 9-10 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Student Conditioning Center (SCC) for current students and incoming freshmen interested in learning the fundamentals. A mandatory parent meeting will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library for all those interested in trying out (enter through the courtyard). Tryouts are scheduled for April 16-19 from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening in the SCC. In order to participate, students must complete all forms contained in the 2013-14 Cheerleading Packet and submit materials on the first day of tryouts. With questions, email or contact Tanitia Rutledge, head coach.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Kairos Retreat #3

April 9-12

Another group of seniors will be leaving to attend Kairos. Please remember the students, leaders and chaperones in your prayers this week. Participants who will need to take medication while away are reminded to have the proper forms on file in the Health Clinic. More information >

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Block Wednesday

Wednesday, April 10

School starts at 9:37 a.m.

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Men's Golf Spring Informational Meetings

Wednesday, April 10 | 3 & 6 p.m. | Room 104

The men's golf team will hold two spring informational meetings for current CJ students and returning players (3 p.m.), and for incoming freshmen and their parents (6 p.m.). With questions, please email Bill York, head coach.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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Eagle Parent Meeting - CJ PoPS

Thursday, April 11 | 7 p.m. | Room 100

CJ PoPS Eagle Parent meetings are held every first Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Learn how you can be involved with the upcoming spring musical (April 26-28) and the Picnic with the Pops event (May 16). Visit the Parents of Performing Arts Students pages, or email Laura Meixner, president, for more information.

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Spring Open House - Invite Someone You Know!

Sunday, April 14 | 2 to 4 p.m.

Families and students in grades K-7 are invited to experience the CJ community at our spring "Try-It" Open House. Parents will have the opportunity to learn more about the Catholic, faith-based educational experience available at CJ while kids take part in fun activities. All families in attendance will have the unique chance to take tours of the CJ STEMM Center construction zone! Register online and you'll be automatically entered in a special prize drawing to win a free CJ Eagle Summer Camp! More details >

Brett Chmiel, Director of Admissions | email
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National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Monday, April 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Emmanuel Church

All are invited to attend as we induct the newest members of the CJ National Honor Society with a special Mass and ceremony at Emmanuel.
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Out of Uniform Day

Friday, April 19

Out of uniform passes will be sold for $1 during homeroom. Please adhere to the guidelines listed on page 41 of the Student Handbook. More details >

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Prom - Once Upon a Time

Saturday, April 20 | 8 to 11 p.m. | Kroc Center

Prom for juniors and seniors (freshmen are not permitted; sophomores can attend by invitation only) will be held at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (directions). Tickets will be sold for $20 each (or $40 for a couple) during junior and senior lunch periods on April 8, 9, 12 and 15 only. All School Dance Guidelines apply, including the new Guest Policy. Attendees must be dressed appropriately in line with CJ's Dance Dress Code guidelines.

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SAVE THE DATE - Parent Volunteer Opportunity

Alumnae Mother/Daughter Senior Brunch
Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m. | Cafeteria

The tradition of the Mother/Daughter Brunch goes back to the days of Notre Dame Academy and we hope senior girls and their mothers will join us this year. Seniors should expect to see an invitation in the mail soon. Any parents of current juniors interested in helping with the brunch should please email or contact Caitlin Cronin Bennett, alumni relations coordinator, at (937) 461-3740 x201. There will be a parent coordinators meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. in the development office.

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REMINDERS

Italy 2014 - Still Time to RSVP!

If you were unable to attend the Italy trip meeting on Monday, please call or email social studies teacher Tony Ricciuto (479-2732) as soon as possible. EF Tours is offering a discounted price which runs through Tuesday, April 2. The trip will take place in June of 2014 and we will visit Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome and Pompeii (more details). The trip is open to all CJ students, freshmen through seniors, enrolled for the 2013-14 school year.

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Help Plan the Senior Picnic this May

Parents of seniors are invited to help plan the Senior Picnic on Wednesday, May 29. Volunteers will be in charge of setting up, cleaning up, and organizing and collecting all food and drink donations for this event. The picnic is held at Kettering's Delco Park (directions) immediately following the students' last exam. We could not make the Senior Picnic possible without help from you, so thank you in advance! Contact or email Angela Ruffolo if you'd like to volunteer.
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Juniors Can Earn College Credit at UD this Summer!

The University of Dayton will once again offer the Summer Advancement Program to current juniors (class of 2014 only). Through this program, students can get a feel for college-level courses, as taught by UD professors, while working to earn credits that are transferable to any college or university. Most classes run from June 23 to Aug. 3 and admission is competitive, so applicants are recommended to have an unweighted GPA of 3.0. Applications are available in the guidance office and can also be found online here at udayton.edu. There is no tuition cost for courses, but a counselor's recommendation is required and applications must be received at UD by May 1.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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Method Test Prep in March for Students and Parents

Free method test prep webinars for students (covering strategies for taking the SAT) and for parents (covering techniques for your child to score well on the SAT and ACT) are available online this month through methodtestprep.com.Visit their Web site to register for upcoming sessions or to watch a recorded version.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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Spring College Bus Tours

WelcometoCollege.com is offering bus tours of area colleges for high school students and parents this spring. The following tours depart from Dayton:

April 2: Transylvania and UK - $75
April 22: Ohio University - $55

Visit their Web site to register or find more information. Juniors are reminded that up to three college visits can be considered excused absences. To take advantage of this opportunity, students must complete and submit a College Visitation Form one week prior to the trip and return with confirmation from the colleges visited.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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Seeking Junior High Tennis Coach
The CJ tennis program sponsors a junior high team for grades 6-8 every spring, a combined boys and girls team that starts with two practices and is scheduled to play nine matches. The program is looking for a coach to volunteer for this season, which runs from April 7 and May 3. If you or someone you know is interested, please email or contact Jim Brooks, head tennis coach, by phone after school hours at 657-5190.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN

St. Paul, St. Rita, Precious Blood, Emmanuel, Holy Trinity and St. Joe's Youth Ministry Group

Meets Wednesdays | 7 to 9 p.m. | St. Rita

This tri-parish youth ministry group is open to all 7th thru 12th graders looking for fun times, good food and fellowship. Meetings are every Wednesday night at St. Rita Catholic Church (directions). Explore and strengthen your faith with other teens through games, prayer, praise, teachings, and snacks each week. With questions, call or email Lizzie Ater at youthgroup@stpaulenglewood.org or (937) 361-8995.

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4th Annual Taylor Madison Open

Saturday, June 15 | 8 a.m. | Community Golf Course

Enjoy 18 holes of golf, an awards dinner and great fun during this four-person scramble at the Community Golf Course (directions). Registration is open from 8 to 8:45 a.m. ($75 per player or $300 per team) with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and an awards dinner at approximately 4 p.m. For complete details and sponsorship information, download an event flyer or email or contact Bob Bandura '71 at (937) 776-3893.

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Founders' Thoughts

"Whatever may be God's will shall also be mine. May that will always be our driving power and our center."

"Always preserve the peace of your soul. Always go to God with an entire simplicity. Despise and reject everything that might trouble you. "

CJ Summer Camps

Six New Camps in 2013
Choose from more than 20 different athletic and academic offerings for students entering grades 1-9 this June and July. Online camp registration is now available! Details >

Fast Five

3/29 - 4/5

4/9 - 4/12

4/10

4/14 - 2 to 4 p.m.

NHS Induction Ceremony

4/15 - 6:30 p.m.

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